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Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Data Engineering

Location : Newark, NJ

Duration : 6 months Contract 

We have below longterm job opening.

If you are interested , Please send your updated resume with below details. 

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Job Summary: Seeking a technically strong Project Manager / Delivery Manager with prior hands-on experience as a Developer or Technical Lead to lead complex data engineering and modernization initiatives. The role requires expertise in data migrations, data platform modernization, infrastructure management, Agile delivery, stakeholder management, and coordination across globally distributed teams within Investment Management or Asset Management environments.

Role Overview

We are looking for a technically strong Project Manager / Delivery Manager with prior hands-on experience as a Developer or Technical Lead, who has transitioned into a project or delivery management role. The individual should have deep technical understanding to effectively lead complex data engineering and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale data migration and data platform modernization initiatives.

Drive project planning, execution, and governance across onshore and offshore teams.

Develop and manage detailed project plans, migration roadmaps, sprint backlogs, and delivery milestones.

Coordinate closely with engineering, infrastructure, and architecture teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery.

Proactively identify technical risks, bottlenecks, and design gaps, and define mitigation strategies.

Facilitate informed decision-making by leveraging strong technical depth and understanding of underlying platforms.

Ensure adherence to delivery timelines, quality standards, and stakeholder expectations.

Required Experience & Skills

Prior hands-on experience as a Developer or Technical Lead before moving into a Project Manager or Delivery Manager role.

Strong background in data engineering, infrastructure management, and data architecture.

Proven experience leading:

Data migrations

Data platform buildouts

Data pipelines

ETL frameworks

Orchestration

Streaming data services

Demonstrated ability in technical project/delivery management for complex, large-scale programs

Strong understanding of Agile delivery, sprint planning, and execution

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to bridge technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with modern data platforms and cloud-based data ecosystems

Prior exposure to data modernization or transformation programs

Ability to work effectively with globally distributed teams

Strong technical background combined with hands-on project management experience in data migrations or modernization.

Thanks & Regards,

Girish Kumar

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